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Joint MRU Coalition Statement on Bill 18

PRESS RELEASE – The MRFA Rejects the Provincial Government’s Misguided Attempts to Control Federal Research Funding.

(Calgary, Alberta, April 15, 2024) The MRFA Is deeply concerned about Bill 18 and its implications for academic freedom and institutional autonomy. The MRFA calls for the government to withdraw post-secondary institutions from the list of provincial entities whose federal funding, including research funding,… Continue Reading “PRESS RELEASE – The MRFA Rejects the Provincial Government’s Misguided Attempts to Control Federal Research Funding.”

Webinar on public sector bargaining in Alberta

Government interference in public sector bargaining in Alberta is impacting unions’ ability to negotiate fair Collective Agreements with employers. Watch this short video on the topic, read this article, and attend a webinar on April 23 at 12:00pm (online) to learn more.

CAFA Media Release – Bill 18: Turning Albertans into Second-Class Citizens

For Immediate Release – Friday, April 12, 2024 (Edmonton) The Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations (CAFA) condemns theintroduction of Bill 18, the “Provincial Priorities Act,” as an unprecedented attack on ethicalresearch and the ability of Albertans to compete with other Canadians for federal dollars,… Continue Reading “CAFA Media Release – Bill 18: Turning Albertans into Second-Class Citizens”

Connect Contest

RULES AND REGULATIONS: MRFA INSTAGRAM CONTEST 2024 (the “ Contest”) THIS CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO ALBERTA RESIDENTS AND IS GOVERNED BY CANADIAN LAW AND THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. SEE BELOW FOR FULL CONTEST DETAILS. PARTICIPATION IN THIS… Continue Reading “Connect Contest”